Health & Safety Truckers concerned as Marine Atlantic reinstates dual occupancy berth policy July 19, 2022 Marine Atlantic’s decision to go back to dual occupancy in its sleeper berths for commercial drivers has raised concerns among truckers who use the ferry service. The Crown corporation serves…
Infrastructure Permanent repairs to start soon on B.C.’s Coquihalla, Hwy. 1 June 16, 2022 The British Columbia government announced that permanent repairs to flood-damaged sections of the Coquihalla (Highway 5) and Highway 1 will soon be underway. Work is expected to be substantially complete…
Health & Safety Hamilton’s Barton St. named Ontario’s worst road June 7, 2022 Barton St. East in Hamilton, Ont., has the dubious distinction of being the worst road in Ontario, according to CAA. The road suffers from “potholes and severe alligator cracking in…
Infrastructure Ontario’s NDP, Green Party vow to remove tolls for trucks on Hwy. 407 May 22, 2022 Ontario’s New Democratic Party (NDP) and Green Party have pledged to immediately remove tolls for transport trucks using Hwy. 407, if elected to power in the upcoming June 2 provincial…
Health & Safety Alberta providing better roadside washroom facilities May 16, 2022 Alberta is converting 10 outhouse-style washrooms to flush toilets at nine locations along highways in the province. The $1.5-million investment is just the beginning of the improvements, the province promises.
Health & Safety Bradford West Gwillimbury latest municipality to back ODTA May 5, 2022 The Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA) says it is grateful for the support from the Bradford West Gwillimbury town council, the latest municipality to support the organization, joining Mississauga and…
Paid Business Management Cut fuel costs up to 50% with CNG April 1, 2022 “I’m saving $130,000 – $150,000 a year* on fuel costs with CNG. Anything we can do for the environment, it’s our responsibility to do it.”Brian Wigle, Fleet Owner, Tibbar…
Paid Business Management How to build a fleet management budget April 1, 2022 The measurement of any well-run fleet is its budget. Creating and maintaining that budget is a major aspect of fleet management. Success is often measured by how well…
Infrastructure B.C. plans permanent repairs for sections of Coquihalla Highway damaged by floods March 24, 2022 The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is moving forward on permanent repairs to the Coquihalla (Highway 5), following the significant flooding event in November 2021. “Our crews worked hard…
Infrastructure Gordie Howe International Bridge tower construction enters new phase March 9, 2022 The Gordie Howe International Bridge project’s tower legs – also known as the lower pylon – in Windsor, Ont. and Detroit, Mich., have reached their full height of 140 meters.
Infrastructure Alberta looking to add up to 18 commercial rest areas February 15, 2022 Alberta is planning to build up to 18 new commercial rest areas in the province. “Albertans, truckers and visitors do a lot of traveling on our highways, and they need…
Infrastructure B.C.’s Highway 1 reopens through Fraser Canyon January 24, 2022 Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon opened to all vehicle traffic at noon on Jan. 24, marking another milestone in British Columbia’s recovery from November’s flooding. A major route connecting…
Infrastructure Canada-wide anti-mandate demonstrations kick off with slow-moving convoys January 23, 2022 A morning snowstorm didn’t detract from the enthusiasm of a convoy of more than 300 vehicles traveling into Windsor Jan. 23, part of Canada-wide trucking demonstrations against Canada’s vaccine mandate…
Health & Safety U.S. confirms Canadian truckers will need to be vaccinated as of Jan. 22 January 20, 2022 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed Jan. 22 as the date Canadian truckers will need to be fully vaccinated to enter the country. The long-expected move follows…
Infrastructure B.C. highways continue to reopen January 18, 2022 The Coquihalla Highway will reopen to regular vehicle traffic between Hope and Merritt, B.C., on Jan. 19. Travel times between Hope and Merritt can be expected to take about 45…